Araia, Autonomous Community of the Basque CountryMarutegiko GazteluaAizkorriko GurutzeaAndre Maria ElizaAizkorri-Aratz Parke NaturalaArtzanburuAma Jasokundearen Eliza
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Araia

Araia is a town in Álava district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain of about 1,583 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Marutegiko Gaztelua, Aratzen Sekretuak and Aizkorriko Gurutzea.

42.8935° N, 2.3131° WPop. 1,583

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see236
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Marutegiko Gaztelua, heritage site near Araia
Must-see

Marutegiko Gaztelua

Heritage site · 2 km

Aratzen Sekretuak, viewpoint near Araia
Must-see

Aratzen Sekretuak

Viewpoint · 3 km

Aizkorriko Gurutzea, viewpoint near Araia
Must-see

Aizkorriko Gurutzea

Viewpoint · 8 km · Gipuzkoa

Places near Araia by type

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One day from Araia

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Araia
  2. Andre Maria Elizachurch · 30 min
  3. Aizkorri-Aratz Parke Naturalanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Artzanburuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Ama Jasokundearen Elizachurch · 30 min
  6. Aizkorriko Gurutzeaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Araia
Today’s loopAraiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Araia?

Marutegiko Gaztelua (heritage site, about 2 km), Aratzen Sekretuak (viewpoint, about 3 km), Aizkorriko Gurutzea (viewpoint, about 8 km), Aketegi Erpina (viewpoint, about 9 km), Andre Maria Eliza (church, about 9 km), San Joan Eliza (church, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Araia?

72 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 4 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Araia?

Marutegiko Gaztelua, about 2 km by road; Castillo de Gebara (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Araia?

Andre Maria Eliza, about 9 km by road; San Joan Eliza (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Araia?

Start in Araia, visit Andre Maria Eliza, then Aizkorri-Aratz Parke Naturala, then Artzanburu, then Ama Jasokundearen Eliza, then Aizkorriko Gurutzea, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.